Medications Safe During Pregnancy
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Medications for Allergies
Benadryl: Per label instructions.
Medications for Constipation
Colace (Docasate Sodium): 50 – 200mg per day with a large glass of water as needed.
Metamucil: 2 tablespoons at night.
Milk of Magnesium: 2 tablespoons at night.
Medications for Cough
Mucinex: Per label instructions.
Plain Robitussin Cough Syrup (Guaifenesin): 1 or 2 teaspoons every 4 hours as needed for cough.
Benadryl: Per label instructions.
Medications for Diarrhea
Kaopectate: Per label instructions.
Medications for Heartburn
Maalox liquid or tablets: Per label instructions.
Mylanta: Per label instructions.
Rolaids: Per label instructions.
Tums: Per label instructions.
Medications for Itch
Benadryl: Per label instructions.
Medications for Pain
Extra Strength Tylenol (Acetaminophen): 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed. Do not exceed 8 tablets in a 24 hour period.
Tylenol (Acetaminophen): 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed. Do not exceed 12 tables in a 24 hour period.
Medications for Sore Throat
Peppermints or Hard Candy. Do not use cough drops.
Medications for Stomach Upset
Maalox liquid or tablets: Per label instructions.
Mylanta: Per label instructions.
Rolaids: Per label instructions.
Tums: Per label instructions.
Medications for Yeast Infection
Monistat: Per label instuctions.
Special Note: Many cold, allergy and constipation remedies contain combinations of the above listed safe medications. Read labels carefully and do not overdose by taking multiple forms of the same medication.